Science operates in the natural, not the supernatural. In fact, I go so far as to state that there is no such thing as the supernatural or the paranormal. Michael Shermer factnaturaloperate Change image and share on social
No single discovery from any of these fields denotes proof of evolution, but together they reveal that life evolved in a certain sequence by a particular process. Michael Shermer denotediscoveryevolution Change image and share on social
The reason people turn to supernatural explanations is that the mind abhors a vacuum of explanation. Because we do not yet have a fully natural explanation for mind and consciousness, people turn to supernatural explanations to fill the void. Michael Shermer abhorconsciousnessexplanation share on social
As a social primate species, we modulate our morals with signals from family, friends and social groups with whom we identify because in our evolutionary past, those attributes helped individuals to survive and reproduce. Michael Shermer attributeevolutionaryfamily share on social
When alien abductees recount to me their stories, I do not deny that they had a real experience. Michael Shermer abducteealiendeny Change image and share on social
The reason is that in a group, individual errors on either side of the true figure cancel each other out. Michael Shermer cancelerrorfigure Change image and share on social
When religious believers invoke miracles and acts of creation ex nihilo, that is the end of the search for them, whereas for scientists, the identification of such mysteries is only the beginning. Science picks up where theology leaves off. Michael Shermer actbeginbeliever share on social
Conspiracies are a perennial favorite for television producers because there is always a receptive audience. Michael Shermer audienceconspiracyfavorite Change image and share on social
I say you don't need religion, or political ideology, to understand human nature. Science reveals that human nature is greedy and selfish, altruistic and helpful. Michael Shermer altruisticgreedyhelpful Change image and share on social
In principle, skeptics are neither closed-minded nor cynical. We are curious but cautious. Michael Shermer cautiousclosecurious Change image and share on social
